Lead Data Scientist, Mastercard
R&D, AI/ML
Global payments technology company
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Global payments technology company
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.
Role
Who you are
- Proficiency with Python and related ecosystem of Data Science tools and packages including pandas, numpy, sklearn, keras, torch, transformers, spacy and genism
- Well versed with various Machine Learning, Deep Learning and NLP concepts and models for both supervised and unsupervised learning
- Working knowledge of Python based API based frameworks like FastAPI and comfortable working with JSON objects
- Expertise in Prompt engineering and working with both external API based LLMs like GPT family and self-hosted models like Llama, dbrx, gemma and Mistral
- Expertise in creating and executing optimized SQL queries and creating stored procedures
- Expertise in creating AI solution architectures and pipelines
- Experience creating basic python based user interfaces using frameworks like streamlit
- Experience in code configuration management with frameworks like github and bitbucket
- Good working knowledge of pyspark
- Experience working with Unix commands for accessing various systems and databases and deploying and managing services / APIs
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure and using Cloud Native services
- Working knowledge of Databricks is good to have
- Working knowledge of MLOps tools like MLflow is good to have
- Experience with a UI framework such as Angular or React is a plus
- Experience with dashboarding tools like PowerBI is a plus
- Experience in composition of solutions where AI is a component part
- Possess at least 7 years of relevant work experience in the field of Data Science
- Loves creating innovative solutions to problems in a collaborative fun environment
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of modern software engineering concepts and methodologies
- Passionate about code quality and coding best practices
- Show initiative and demonstrate a willingness to take on challenging opportunities
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong collaboration skills
- Must be driven, highly motivated and a strong team-player
- Interested in mentoring and helping grow the skills of the next generation of Data Scientists
- Ability to lead projects managing timelines, documentation and solution delivery as an individual contributor or leading small teams
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision; Proficient in solving problems and taking decisions independently
What the job involves
- This role involves working with a team of talented developers to develop high performance AI solutions
- Responsible for the analysis, design, and development of AI solutions using ML, DL and NLP tools and techniques as per use case
- Research on new AI frameworks and technologies and apply the same to the development of POCs, Prototypes, Products and capabilities as applicable
- Use latest small and large language models (SLMs and LLMs) for building AI based solutions for relevant use cases
- Contribute to the requirements for new applications and customizations, adhering to standards, processes, and best practices
- Applies technical capabilities within own discipline to coach and develop junior employees
- Group-wide and external public speaking and other communications conveying domain level directions
- Work with cross functional teams spread across geographies on new product innovation and R&D initiatives
- Work on publishing Research papers and filing IDFs and Patents for solution concepts in the field of AI
- Identify opportunities where AI could be leveraged as a key enabler
Application process
- End Date: February 10, 2025
Our take
Mastercard is in the global payments business, and operates the world's fastest payments processing network. Its products and solutions have become central to everyday commerce across the world, in activities ranging from shopping and travelling to running businesses.
As the economy has become more and more digitised, Mastercard has been a leading player in helping businesses and individuals across the globe embrace card payments and digital banking. One of the world's largest companies, its revenue has seen consistent gain in the last 20 years.
The challenge for modern payments companies is that payments are always changing, as seen in the astronomical rise of contactless payments over the last decade. Mastercard's acquisition of blockchain systems, and an overall focus on leveraging its technology towards a digital economy, has placed the company in good stead to keep up to date with current trends, like cryptocurrency, in the digitised payments world.
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Company benefits
- Gym membership
- Share purchase options
- Extra holiday purchase optional
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company values
- Trust - integrity, respect, openness
- Agility - urgency and value through innovation
- Partnership - working as one team for the benefit of all
- Initiative - taking bold and thoughtful actions
Company HQ
Purchase, Harrison, NY
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Leadership
Michael Miebach
(CEO, not founder)Has served in a variety of roles at the company, including President and CPO. Currently Board Member at IBM, Accion, the World Resources Institute, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, and the Metropolitan Opera. They are also a Trustee of USCIB.
People progressing
Joined as VP in 2008, promoted 4 times in 11 years to their current position of Executive Vice President.
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